In 1941 at the age of 78 Connie Mack was a true baseball legend!  He had been in baseball for over half a century, as a player, a manager, winning nine pennants and five World Series!
 
This wonderful collection takes us through the 1941 Philidelphia Athletics baseball season from Spring Training in March with Connie's handwritten letter discussing his optimism for the coming season, through December, when Mack trades away his star player Wally Moses to his former player and now manager of the Chicago White Sox, Jimmy Dykes.
 
1. Two-page ALS signed “Con,” 8.5 x 11, Hotel Angelina Letterhead (The Athletics would play the Cubs that afternoon at Anaheim's La Palma Park.) a detailed handwritten letter to his friend Jack dated March 18th, in part: "Moses' car turned over three times Simmons did not get a scratch, but Moses had just the kind of accident that cannot be explained by me, but it affects his arm, the throwing one - will probably be ok in time. (Simmons, a future Hall of Famer, was unhurt in the accident, but Moses would miss the first month of the season.) We can go places if Johnson and Moses play their game. Our pitching not so bad - Babich, Knott, Potter, Berkman and Ferrick look very good. Our pitching looked better than the Cubs. Am pleased to know that Joe Paparella has his contract. Will look to see you and Ruth at our opening day - Con." In very good condition with two vertical and a horizontal fold, light edgewear with a crease to the upper left corners and several small staple pin holes at the top.
 
2. The Philidelphia Athletics 1941 Roster and Training Schedule - 3 1/2 x 7 1/4" with the fold out spring training schedule, the complete player roster, and a list of team officers including Connie Mack, Roy F. Mack, Connie Mack Jr. and coach Earl T. Mack. In near fine condition with a small bump to the upper corner and some foxing/toning to the covers.
 
3. A rare unused scorecard for the Athletics and New York Yankees at Shibe Park. 7 x 11" twelve pages including the 1941 team photo and the scorecard featuring Yankees players Dimaggio, Rizzuto, Rolfe and Ruffing. In very good condition with some wear to the edges and soiling to the covers. The owner has written in pencil on the inside cover - August 10, 1941, Shibe Park - (Game 1) Yankees 11 Athletics 2 - (Game 2) Yankees 4 Athletics 1.
 
4. An original Type 1 photo from the Chicago Examiner Library dated December 15, 1941, showing Connie Mack and White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes at the American League meeting in Chicago finalizing the December 9th trade of Wally Moses to the Sox in exchange for outfielder Mike Kreevich and pitcher Jack Hallett. In very good condition with a few creases and a small stain along the bottom edge. 
 
5. An original Gum inc. 1941 Play Ball #42 trading card of Wally Moses of the Philadelphia Athletics. This card should grade quite well with just some light edgewear and toning along the edges. 
 
6. Three authentic autographed post cards signed by 1941 Athletics players including Catcher/first baseman Earl Brucker, Infielder Al Rubeling and pitcher Tom Ferrick. Someone has written career stats in pencil on the back of the card. Each card has the JSA "Stamp of Approval" - (The sticker is unnumbered and logo-trademarked, and it is meant for lower-end autographs that are 8x10 inches or smaller.) In excellent condition with just minor wear.
 
A fantastic collection highlighting the 1941 season of Connie Macks Philidelphia Athletics!